Nicol

Nicol, originally from the province of Mao Valverde, is an advocate for community-based tourism in the Dominican Republic. She promotes the integration of local communities into the national tourism framework, emphasizing the rich cultural and natural resources they offer. As a consultant in sustainable tourism and a trainer for Rural Community Tourism by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Nicol highlights the challenges faced by local communities, such as weak organizational skills and lack of strategic planning. She calls for government support to create regulations and policies that recognize and promote community tourism as a viable economic development strategy, aiming to enhance local quality of life and foster inclusive social participation.